as in to subdivide
formal
to undergo division into two parts
The stream bifurcated into two narrow winding channels.
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Though Jolie and Pitt had their divorce bifurcated in 2019 and are both legally single, their divorce is still ongoing.
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Eric Andersson, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
The goal here is not to have a world that is bifurcated in any way.
—Garrett M. Graff, WIRED, 4 Sep. 2024
One explanation is credit markets have become bifurcated, especially for high-yield bonds.
—Nick Sargen, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
Within the community, Gamergate seemingly bifurcated men into distinct camps.
—Vittoria Elliott, WIRED, 14 Aug. 2024
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Eric Andersson, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
The goal here is not to have a world that is bifurcated in any way.
—Garrett M. Graff, WIRED, 4 Sep. 2024
One explanation is credit markets have become bifurcated, especially for high-yield bonds.
—Nick Sargen, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
Within the community, Gamergate seemingly bifurcated men into distinct camps.
—Vittoria Elliott, WIRED, 14 Aug. 2024
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